A movie-based training module using 'Wreck-It Ralph' to explore the mechanics of bullying, the importance of perseverance, and strategies for building empathy for those marginalized as 'outsiders'.
A grounding lesson that helps students identify sensory-based coping strategies to regulate their nervous systems during the summer break. Students create a metaphorical 'Sensory Suitcase' filled with activities and objects tied to their five senses.
An intervention lesson designed to help students build a visual network of support before long school breaks, ensuring they have a plan for connection and safety outside the school building.
A workshop that reframes student achievements from academic grades to emotional endurance and social growth, culminating in a personal 'Resilience Resume' for the school year.
A lesson designed to empower high school students with practical tools—positive self-talk, visual schedules, and timers—to tackle non-preferred tasks without the burnout.
A tactical approach to finals preparation using backward design. Students will assess their readiness, learn the logic of starting from the finish line, and map out a concrete study schedule.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying and managing frustration through social stories and practical coping strategies. Students will explore common scenarios and develop a 'Calm Quest' map for their own emotions.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed to help students reflect on their personal growth, manage transition anxiety as the school year ends, and set intentional goals for the summer. Includes a 'I Wish My Teacher Knew' component to foster deep connection.
A reflective project where 8th-grade students synthesize their middle school experiences into a personal manifesto, articulating their values and goals for high school.
A workshop designed for secondary students to help them recognize social exhaustion and develop the language to set healthy boundaries during high-stress periods.
A secondary-level workshop designed to help students recognize social exhaustion during high-stress periods and develop the language needed to set healthy boundaries with peers.
A social-emotional learning lesson for middle schoolers using meteorological metaphors to identify and regulate complex emotions during high-stress periods.